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Yes I did put the Schaller locks on. No problems. Thanks all

Arthritis certainly does not help. I can’t open jars anymore.

I’ll probably pick up some of those rubber washer thingys for now but I can see myself going back to the Schaller locks. I have the set off my classic anyway

I have the Schaller set off the Classic I traded in, I guess I’ll put that on after all.

Leaving the strap on in the case is a bit dodgy if its leather. I’ve read the leather can react with the nitro finish. Of course mine are never in the case anyway.

They are beautiful guitars. I just bought one in the Cherry colour. I was going to add a photo but I can’t seem to get a file small enough.(????)

Trying to think of any Belgian beer which would have those. Then I’d have the washers and great beer!

So I just bought a ES 335 in Cherry, to go with my Les Paul collection. I use Schaller strap locks on my LP's and really like and trust them. However, considering how the one strap post is located on the back of the guitar I think a Schaller type of mechanism will be poking me all the time. They stick out quite a bit. What do you people use? Cheers.

I have a Classic, a 50’s Standard, and a R8. All late year models. I was ready to trade in my Standard along with a Strat and amp to go towards a R9 that I want but after playing the Standard a bit more I just can’t bring myself to part with it. It’s to nice of a guitar. Not that far off from my R8 to be honest. Guess I’ll have to save some for the R9.

Nothing to do with shielding. It’s static due to the way they spray on the nitro. In fact I was told this directly by Gibson as I phoned them about it.

I’ve been playing the crap out of my 50’s Standard since I got it last year. It still has the infamous GSC (Gibson Static Charge) from the nitro spray application. Nothing to do with electrics and shielding. In fact my newer 2021 Classic and my two week old 2021 R8 both do the same thing. I’m hoping it does eventually go away but I don’t think it will be any time soon. Most I’ve talked to say it takes a long time… if at all. Thankfully it is not very noticeable on any of them. I can live with it. When recording I will gently wipe the guitar down with a dryer sheet. The neck, back, and pick guard. I stay away from the top of course.

Well Grace Too, yes I used the word “dreaded”. Guilty! Three words later I said “ oh well”, signifying that too me at least, it’s not that bad. For example, “ It’s going to rain today, oh well! Yes, I agree with you. It should not happen. I don’t believe anyone hear thinks it should. Why did I respond 4 week later? That’s very simple to answer. That was the time period between my visits. Also, it’s called being social. Enjoying being part of this community. When I said I had briefly consider returning it, that was weeks before that post, (if we’re marking time now) when the guitar was brand new. My conversation with Gibson, and people on these sort of forums brought me to the conclusion that I could live with it. In all likelihood it will abate. Dryer sheets when I record, and just playing for the sake of playing…I don’t really notice it. As I also said, and you may quote me, it’s an awesome guitar. I’m keeping it! Thank you for quoting me several times and bring this to my attention, but now I’m going to stop discussing the topic least I anger NighthawkChris 😜 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐

It’s really not that much of an issue.

My new 50’s LP also has the dreaded Gibson crackle. Oh well! It’s a freaking awesome guitar so it’s a keeper. But I understand the OP returning it. Crossed my mind for about a minute and a half. A call in to Gibson confirmed that it’s the electrostatic part of the finishing procedure. No shielding in the universe will fix it. For those that did get results may very well have had a different issue. But if it’s coming from the back of the neck and body, it’s the finish itself. Dryer sheets works fine for me. I’ll only use it on the neck when recording. Just playing, I don’t even notice it anymore. It will go away in time.

Thanks. I’ll take your word on it.😉